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Jillian Pikora

Senior Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

Jillian is an editor and reporter based out of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. She has a degree in Political Science and is a former political campaign manager. For over a decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Before joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently assists in managing Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; as well as reporting stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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Massive Barn Fire Visible From I-81 Erupts In Franklin County Massive Barn Fire Visible From I-81 Erupts In Franklin County
Massive Barn Fire Visible From I-81 Erupts In Franklin County A towering barn fire lit up the night sky in Guilford Township, prompting a multi-company response after several drivers on I-81 reported seeing the blaze, emergency officials said. The fire broke out in the 4400 block of Lighthouse Road, initially dispatched as an "outside smoke investigation" before escalating into a full-scale emergency, according to Station 4 Volunteers. Crews from multiple fire companies, including Engine 45 and Company 8 (Marion), arrived to battle the 600-foot barn fire. Tankers shuttled in water while porta tanks were set up to sustain the firefight, responders said…

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Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted On Long Island: DA Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted On Long Island: DA
Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted On Long Island: DA A sophisticated multi-million-dollar money laundering scheme that used fraudulently obtained gift cards to purchase goods for resale has been dismantled, Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday, March 6. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder revealed that multiple individuals were arrested in connection with the scheme, which targeted victims nationwide through a computer scam. The suspects allegedly tricked victims into purchasing gift cards under false pretenses, then used them to buy merchandise at various home improvement retail s…

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Caught Red-Handed: NJ Duo Busted Mid-Burglary At Skippack Pharmacy, PSP Says Caught Red-Handed: NJ Duo Busted Mid-Burglary At Skippack Pharmacy, PSP Says
Caught Red-Handed: NJ Duo Busted Mid-Burglary At Skippack Pharmacy, PSP Says Two New Jersey men were nabbed mid-heist inside a Montgomery County pharmacy, caught with stolen prescription drugs in hand, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, March 5. Benjamin Nadler of Princeton and Fernando Azcona of South Brunswick were busted inside Skippack Pharmacy, 4118 Skippack Pike, after a dramatic pre-dawn break-in at 2:17 a.m. on Monday, March 4, authorities said. The pharmacy owner spotted them live on surveillance cameras and called PSP Skippack. When troopers arrived, they found a getaway car with its lights on in a nearby parking lot. That’s when Nadler walk…

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Prostitution, 'Unauthorized' Massage At Suffolk County Spa Leads To Two Arrests Prostitution, 'Unauthorized' Massage At Suffolk County Spa Leads To Two Arrests
Prostitution, 'Unauthorized' Massage At Suffolk County Spa Leads To Two Arrests Two women were arrested on prostitution and unauthorized practice charges during a raid at an Amityville massage parlor, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, March 5. First Precinct Crime Section officers and First Squad detectives, alongside the Village of Amityville Fire Marshal, conducted the raid at Heaven on Earth Foot Spa, located at 148 Broadway, following numerous community complaints, police said. Xiuzhi Jiangs, 54, of Commack, and Xiuli Shi, 62, of Flushing, were both charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, …

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Skeletal Remains In Allentown ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (UPDATE) Skeletal Remains In Allentown ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (UPDATE)
Skeletal Remains In Allentown ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (Update) eThe skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Allentown have been positively identified as 22-year-old Giovanni Zambrano, who had been reported missing since August 2024, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Thursday, March 6. Zambrano was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, after being discovered in the 300 block of Sumner Avenue, officials said. Post-mortem dental radiographs confirmed his identity, and an autopsy determined the manner of death as suicide, according to the coroner’s office. Zambrano had last been seen in the 400 block of North 5th Street on…

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Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns A devastating accident claimed the life of Danville firefighter Kaleb Barker, officials announced on Wednesday, March 3. Barker, a dedicated member of the Danville Fire Department and the Danville Professional Firefighters Association, tragically died in the incident on Tuesday night, March 5. Details surrounding the accident have not yet been released. His loss has sent shockwaves through the firefighting community, with officials calling for prayers and support for his grieving family and colleagues. "May his life inspire your continued commitment to serving with honor and distinction," …

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Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Lucky Smoke Shop: Suffolk County Police Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Lucky Smoke Shop: Suffolk County Police
Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Lucky Smoke Shop: Suffolk County Police A Shirley smoke shop manager was arrested after police discovered illegal gambling machines inside the store, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, March 4. Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers responded to numerous community complaints and conducted an inspection at Lucky Smoke Shop and Beer, located at 20 Floyd Road, at approximately 4 p.m., authorities said. During the inspection, officers found three electronic gambling machines in the rear of the business. The devices were seized, police said. The store’s manager, Ankit Patel, 30, of Selden, was charged with Possession of a G…

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Palmyra Family Left With Nothing After Raging Fire Destroys Home—How You Can Help Palmyra Family Left With Nothing After Raging Fire Destroys Home—How You Can Help
Palmyra Family Left With Nothing After Raging Fire Destroys Home—How You Can Help A Palmyra family lost everything when a raging fire tore through their home, forcing them to flee with just the clothes on their backs as firefighters battled the intense flames, authorities said. Flames erupted inside the frame duplex on the 300 block of North College Street around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, rapidly engulfing the first floor before spreading to the second floor and roof in brutal cold and windy conditions, according to the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company. With the fire raging out of control, a second alarm was struck, drawing in mutual aid companies to help. Within min…

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Break-In At Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Suffolk County Police Say Break-In At Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Suffolk County Police Say
Break-In At Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Suffolk County Police Say Five intruders cut through a fence and broke into the Shoreham Nuclear Power Facility, sparking a police investigation and a public call for tips, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, March 5. Armed with bolt cutters, the group sliced through the security fence at 2 Lilco Road on Thursday, Feb. 8, police said. The breach caused $2,800 in damage before the suspects vanished. Authorities have not revealed whether the intruders reached any sensitive areas inside the facility. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Know som…

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Ex-PA State Rep Candidate Who Ran ‘To Fight For The People’ Gets Decades For Child Porn: DA Ex-PA State Rep Candidate Who Ran ‘To Fight For The People’ Gets Decades For Child Porn: DA
Ex-PA State Rep Candidate Who Ran ‘To Fight For The People’ Gets Decades For Child Porn: DA A former Pennsylvania state representative candidate who once campaigned on "fighting for the people" has been sentenced to up to 50 years in state prison for collecting and distributing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced Tuesday, March 4. Matthew Christopher Schutter, 54, of South Whitehall Township (previously of Allentown and Jim Thorpe, according to his social media), was exposed as a predator after a months-long investigation that started when Google flagged videos of child rape linked to his email and reported him to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Childre…

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